Biomes
Grassland in Africa
Savanna
one hundred and fifteen people die every hour in Africa due to _ of _
consumption, dirty/unclean water
some effects of unequal water distribution
people's access to clean, usable water, as well as the economic development and geopolitics of different areas.
Gas that is being released every time a tree is cut down
carbon dioxide
primary causes of desertification
Overgrazing, deforestation, unsustainable agricultural practices
One of the largest deserts in the world(in Africa)
Sahara
over 358 million people do not have access to_ water in Africa.
safe,clean,healthy
unequal water distribution
Water is unevenly distributed around the world. Large portions of the world receive very little water from rainfall or rivers relative to their population
some primary causes of deforestation
Agricultural expansion, logging, and urban development.
effects of desertification on the environment
Reduced soil fertility, loss of biodiversity, and increased greenhouse gas emissions.
Mountains in North Africa
The Atlas Mountains
A way water could become polluted
Industrial waste,dirt,algae.
A way that unequal water distribution could happen
Geographic factors, climate variability, socio economic disparities, droughts
the environmental impacts of deforestation
Some major areas affected by desertification
The Sahel region of Africa, parts of Central Asia, and the Southwestern United States.
transition between the savanna and the sahara
sahel
polluted water cannot be used to _ crops
irrigate
consequences of unequal water distribution on affected populations
Increased competition for resources, health issues, and displacement of communities.
some major regions experiencing high rates of deforestation
The Amazon Rainforest, Southeast Asia, and the Congo Basin
some strategies to fight against desertification
Reforestation, sustainable land management practices, and the use of drought-resistant crops.
characterized by dense forests, high biodiversity, and a warm, humid climate, primarily found along the equator in central Africa
What is the tropical rainforest
What is phosphorus
What is a mineral
strategies to help solve the problem of unequal water distribution
Investment in infrastructure, water conservation techniques, and equitable management policies.
some strategies to fight against deforestation
Reforestation, sustainable forestry practices, and protected areas
An international agreement focused on fighting against deforestation
UNCCD